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Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of relentless thoughts about someone?
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Maybe it's an ex who broke your heart, or a crush who doesn't reciprocate your feelings.
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Whatever the case, obsessing over someone can be mentally exhausting and emotionally draining.
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But fear not, because there are ways to untangle yourself from this mental web and regain your peace of mind.
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Here are some psychology-backed strategies on how to stop obsessing over someone.
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Recognize the illusion Obsession happens when we project our desires onto someone who's unavailable and over-idealize them.
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Realistically, you probably know only about 10% of who that person truly is, and then you fill in the rest,
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and it's that 90% that you're actually obsessed with.
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You long for someone that doesn't exist.
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the idea potential and the fantasy of what could be
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and perhaps you don't even really want them perhaps you simply
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want them to want you to break free from this illusion reflect on what underlying needs
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or insecurities might be driving your obsession are you seeking validation acceptance
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or a sense of belonging through your fixation on this person by gaining insight into the deeper motivations behind your behavior.
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You can address these needs in healthier ways, like through self-validation, building strong relationships with friends and family,
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or seeking professional therapy.
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Embrace reality.
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Ever caught yourself lost in a whirlwind of thoughts about that special someone?
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replaying conversations, or imagining future scenarios, mindfulness can be a powerful antidote to obsessive thinking.
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Take some time each day to practice mindfulness meditation or activities that can help you focus on being present in the moment,
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like painting, journaling, running, dancing, or playing music.
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When intrusive thoughts about the person pop up,
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acknowledge them without judgment and gently guide your attention back to the present.
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By grounding yourself in the here and now,
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you can disentangle from obsessive thoughts and find peace within yourself. Do an emotional detox.
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When you're obsessed with someone, you probably have compulsive behaviors that reinforce and intensify the cycle of obsession.
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For example, stalking them on social media, rereading your conversations, and replaying imagined scenarios in your head.
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Just as you cleanse your body with a detox, it's essential to detoxify your mind from thoughts and emotions that no longer serve you.
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Start by setting boundaries for yourself.
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Unfollow them on social media.
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Stop bringing them up in conversations and limit your interactions with them.
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Create some distance to help you heal and find better things to fill your life with, like learning a new skill, focusing on your friends and family,
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or pursuing something you're passionate about.
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Cultivate radical self-love.
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When we harbor doubts about our worthiness or desirability, we may seek validation and fulfillment externally,
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fixating on others to fill the void within ourselves.
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But once we cultivate more love, acceptance, and compassion towards ourselves,
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we begin to recognize that our worthiness does not hinge on the approval or affection of others.
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Radical self-love is a powerful antidote to obsession, as it shifts our focus inward towards nurturing our own happiness and well-being.
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So create a self-care routine to practice daily.
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Practice positive affirmations or self-love and self-worth, and engage in more activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.
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Let go of attachment.
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Obsessive thoughts often arise from a resistance to accepting reality as it is.
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Practice the art of detachment by letting go of the need to control outcomes
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or force closure with the person you're obsessing over.
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Accept that you may never get all the answers or closure you desire and focus instead on finding peace within yourself.
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Embrace uncertainty as a natural part of life and trust that you have the strength to navigate whatever comes your way.
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Seek support.
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Don't hesitate to lean on your support system during this time, whether it's friends, family, or a therapist.
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Having someone to talk to can provide valuable insight and perspective.
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Their support, or even just their presence, can remind you that you don't have to overcome this struggle alone,
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and they can be a safe space for you to explore your feelings and discover healthier ways of relating to others.
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So, did you learn anything valuable from this video?
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Do you have any tips of your own on how to overcome an obsession?
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Share your insights in the comments down below.
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Subscribe to our channel for more insightful content on personal growth and psychology, like how to detach yourself from someone you love.
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Thanks for watching.

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このB2レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「How To Stop Obsessing Over Someone」を教材にしています。 繰り返し出てくる語は次のとおりです:thoughts, self, obsession, practice, obsessing。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が58文、単語が769語あります。 音声の長さは5:28です。 話す速さは1分あたり約141語で安定しており、シャドーイングしやすいペースです。 英語の頻出3,000語に含まれる単語は80%だけなので、語彙は難しめです。

この動画の重要語彙

動画の中で特に難しい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。

単語発音意味
obsess 動詞/əbˈsɛs/取り付く
obsession 名詞/əbˈsɛʃən/妄想
antidote 名詞/ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/解毒剤, 解毒薬
cultivate 動詞/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/栽培する
detox 名詞/ˈdiːtɒks/デトックス
replay 名詞/ˈɹiːpleɪ/リプレイ
illusion 名詞/ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/幻想
embrace 動詞/ɛmˈbɹes/抱擁する, 抱く
acceptance 名詞/əkˈsɛp.təns/受け入れ
scenario 名詞/sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/脚本, 台本
cleanse 動詞/klɛnz/浄化する, 清める
detoxify 動詞無害化する, 解毒する
fixation 名詞/fɪksˈeɪʃən/固定
nurture 名詞/ˈnɜːɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/育成
reciprocate 動詞/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/返す, 交換する

注意したい発音

話し手はdon't, you're, doesn'tなど、短縮形や弱形を10回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。

  • 「th」の音: worthiness /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ðɪnəs/, therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/
  • 「sh」と「zh」の音: obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/, validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/, closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/, affirmation /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/
  • 長い単語(アクセントの位置に注意): validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, disentangle [ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəɫ], intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/, reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/, unavailable /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

日本語話者が苦手な音:

  • /r/ と /l/ の区別 — /l/ は舌先を歯茎につけ、/r/ はどこにもつけない: replay /ˈɹiːpleɪ/, relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/
  • /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: obsessive /əbˈsɛs.ɪv/, validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/, compulsive /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/, intrusive /ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/
  • /f/ — 「フ」ではなく、上の歯と下唇で出す: fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/, mindfulness /ˈmaɪn(d)fʊlnəs/, affirmation /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/, fixate /ˈfɪkseɪt/, fixation /fɪksˈeɪʃən/

この動画での練習方法

  1. まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
  2. 通常の速度で一文ずつシャドーイングし、話し手のリズムに合うまで繰り返します。
  3. 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。obsess, obsession, antidoteなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。

シャドーイングとは?英語上達に効果的な理由

シャドーイング(Shadowing)は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的:ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影(shadow)」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。

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